PART 1

1. Home/ accommodation
What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?
Who do you live with?
How long have you lived there?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
Please describe the room you live in.
What part of your home do you like the most?

2. Study
Describe your education
What is your area of specialization?
Why did you choose to study that major?
Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
What kind of school did you go to as a child?
What was your favourite subject as a child?
Do you think your country has an effective education system? Are you looking forward to working?

3. Work
What do you do?
What are your responsibilities?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
Describe the company or organization you work for Do you enjoy your work?
What do you like about your job?
What do you dislike about your job (Possibly)Do you miss being a student?

4. Birthday
What do you usually do on your birthday?
What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in Vietnam?

5. Social Media
Do you like to use social media?
Do you think your friends use too much social media?
Do you want to work in social media? Why?
What’s the most popular social media in Vietnam? Why?

6. Names
Does your name have a special meaning?
How do you choose names for your next generation?
Are there any differences between how Vietnamese name their children now and in the past?
Does anyone in your family have the same as you?

7. Geography
Have you ever studied geography at school?
Do you like geography?
Are you good at reading a map?
Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?

8. Travelling on public transport

1. What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
2. Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?
3. Did you take transportation when you were a kid?
4. When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are travelling?

9. Housework and Cooking

1. Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?
2. Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
3. Do you have breakfast at home every day?
4. Do you want to learn how to cook well?

10. Singing
1. Do you like singing? Why?
2. Have you ever learnt how to sing?
3. Who do you want to sing for?
4. Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

11. Technology
1. What technology do you often use, computers or mobile phones?
2. What electronic devices have you bought lately?
3. Are there any technology you want to buy?
4. What’s the benefit of technology?
12. Neighbor
1. Do you think neighbors are important?
2. How can we get along with our neighbors?
3. Do you think it's important to have a good relationship with one's neighbors?

13. Snacks
What snacks did you eat when you were young?
When do you usually eat snacks now?
Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?

14. Hair salon

1. Do you often go to the hair salon?
2. Would you like to have your hair dyed/colored?

15. Advertisements
Where can you see advertisements?
Do you want to be shown in the advertisement?
What kind of advertisements do you dislike?
Have you ever bought something because of its advertisement?

16. Boring things

What will you do when you feel bored?
What kind of things are boring to you?
Whom do you think get bored easily, the young or the old?
Do you think school is boring?

17. Talents
Do you have a talent, or a something you are good at?
Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work?
Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?

18. Books and Reading habits

Do you often read books? When?
Do you read differently now than you did before?
Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?

19. Meeting places

Where do you usually meet with your friends?
Do you think there are some places more suitable for meeting with others?
Have the meeting places changed now from when you were young?
20. Collecting things
Do you collect things?
Are there any things you keep from childhood?
Where do you usually keep things you need?

21. Watch
Do you wear a watch?
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Why do some people wear expensive watches?

22. Computers and Tablet

In what conditions would you use a computer? When was the first time you used a computer?
What will your life be like without computers?
In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?

23. Old Buildings

Have you ever seen some old building in the city?
Do you think we should keep old buildings in cities?
Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?

24. Sitting down

Where is your favourite place to sit?
Do you always sit down for a long time?
Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
When you were a kid did you usually sit on the floor?

25. Evening time

Do you prefer studying in the morning or in the afternoon?
What do you usually do in the evening?
What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?

26. Doing sports

1. What sports do you like?
2. Where didi you learn how to do it?
3. Did you do some sportswhen you were young?
4. Do you think students need more exercise?

27. Weekend
1. What do you usually do on weekends?
2. Did you do anything special last weekend?
3. What will you do next weekend?

28. Science
1. What did you learn in the science class?
2. Do you want to know more about science?
3. Do you watch the science tv program?

29. Noise
1. Do you think the city is noisy?
2. What makes the city noisy?
3. What types of noise do you come across in your daily life?

30. Daily Routine

1. What is your daily routine?
2. Do you usually have the same routine everyday?
3. What part of your day do you like best?

31. Weather
What’s the weather like where you live?
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast?

32. Writing
1. Do you write a lot?
2. What do you like to write? Why?
3. Do you think the things you write would change?
4. Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?

33. Puzzle
1. Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
2. Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
3. When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
4. Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

34. Voluntary ( Charity )

1.Do you ever give money to charity?
2.Have you ever done any volunteer work?
3.Would you like to work as a volunteer?
4.What could you do to help if you had no money?

35.Chatting
1.Do you like chatting with friends?
2.What do you usually chat about with friends?
3.Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
4.Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?

36.Musical Instrument
1.Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
2.Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?
3.Do you think music education is important to children?
4.What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most?

37.Gifts
1.Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?
2.Have you ever received a great gift?
3.What do you consider when choosing a gift?
4.Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?

38.Fishing
1.Is fishing popular in your country?
2.Do you like eating fish?
3.Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you?
4.Have you seen any movies with lots of fish?

39.Robots
1.Are robots important?
2.Would robots affect people’s lives?
3.Have you ever watched a movie about robots?
4.Should we let a robot drive us for long journeys?
5.What can robots do for you at home?

40.Tea And Coffee

1.Do people like tea and coffee nowadays?
2.Do you ever offer tea or coffee to guests when they visit your home?
3.Do you think drinking tea or coffee is a common habit in your country?
4.Do you think people's preferences for tea and coffee change as they get older?

41.Helping others
1.Do you like to help others ?
2.Did your parents teach you the importance of helping others ?
3.Have you ever refused to help others ?
4.Would you like to keep helping others in the future ?

42.Vacation
1.What was the best vacation you ever had ?
2.What do you usually do during your vacation ?
3.Do you like to plan your vacations ?
4.What are the most important things to think about when planning a vacation ?

43.Running
Do you go running a lot?
2. Where do you usually like to run?
3. What do you think of running?
4. What do you think of running as a form of exercise?

44. Quiet Place

1.Are there many quiet places in your city ?
2.Why do people sometimes prefer to be alone ?
3.Is there much noise around your home ?
4.Does this noise affect you any way ?
PART 2+3
PEOPLE
1. Describe a person you from know who is from a different cultural background
You should say:
Who he/she is
Where he/she is from
How you knew him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3
1. Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
3. How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist?

2. Describe a friend from childhood who you remember very well

You should say:
Who he/she is
Where you met each other
What you often did together
And explain what made you like him/her

Part 3
1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
2. What do you think of online social media?
3. Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
4. How important is childhood friendship to children?

3. Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers etc.)
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she grows
Where he/she grows them
And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants

Part 3
1. What do you think of the job as a farmer?
2. Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
3. Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?
4. What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
4. Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting
You should say:
Who it was
When he/she inspired you
What she could do to inspire you
And explain why he/she inspired you

Part 3
1. Which types of people become role models in your society?
2. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
3. What happens when young people lack good role models?
4. What standards of behaviour should teachers set?

5. Describe a family member you might like to work with in the future
You should say:
Who the member is
What kind of work you want to do with him or her
What he or she did impress you most
And explain why you would like to work with him or her

Part 3:
1. What kinds of family business are common in Vietnam?
2. Why do people want to do family business?

6. Describe a neighbour you are interested in

You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What this person likes to do
And explain why you think this neighbour is interesting.

Part 3
1. Do you think people are familiar with their neighbours?
2. How can people improve the relationship with neighbours?
3. How do children build relationships with others in a community?
4. Is it beneficial to get along well neighbours?
5. How can big business help local neighbourhood
6. Is it true that young people don’t get along with their neighbours?
7. What negative impact technology have on our community?
7. Describe a popular/well-known person in your country
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she has done
Why he/she is popular
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3
1. What kinds of people are popular at work?
2. Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
3. Which one is more important, keeping a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?
4. What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?

8. Describe a friend you enjoy talking with

You should say:
Who is he/she
How long you two are friends
What you do together
And explain why she/he is your best friend

Part 3
1. Is it better to communicate face to face or online? Why?
2. Do you think it is impossible to make real friends on the internet?
3. Why is it hard to maintain friendships for some people?
4. What do you think it takes to become friends?
5. What do you talk about with your friends?
6. Do you think you can be friends with strangers?
7. How should you treat a stranger?

9. Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably

You should say:
Who he/she is
What job he/she does
What kind of dresses he/she wears
And explain why he/she likes fashion

Part 3
1. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
2. Are you a person who likes to follow fashion?
3. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
4. Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

10. Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others

You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she likes to cook
Who he/she cooks for
And explain why he/she enjoys cooking

Part 3
1. Have you ever cooked for others?
2. What do we need to prepare when we need to cook?
3. Do you agree that food is an important part of Vietnamese festivals?
4. Which dishes are a must at festivals?
5. Do you think cooking should be a compulsory or an elective course? Why?
6. Are there any differences between cooking today and in the past?

11. Describe a foreigner you know who speaks your language (Vietnamese) well
You should say
Who this person is
Where he/she is from
How he/she learns Vietnamese
And explain why he/she can speak Vietnamese well

Part 3
1. What foreign languages do Vietnamese children learn?
2. Why do Vietnamese children learn English?
3. Why are so many people learning English?
4. How can you help children learn English?
5. Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past? 6. What are the benefits of the
internet for people’s learning?

12. Describe someone you don’t know but would like to know more about
You should say
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What interesting things he/she has done
And explain why you want to know more about him/her

Part 3
1. Are there any differences in the relationship between you and other people?
2. Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?
3. Where and how can people get to know new people?
4. Can clothing tell and reveal a person’s personality?
5. Why do individuals from the same family have different personalities? 6. How does society influence a
person’s personality?

13. Describe a successful businessperson you know (e.g. running a family business)
You should say
Who the person is
How did you know the person
What business he/she does
And explain why he/she is successful

Part 3
1. What factors lead to success?
2. What do people need to sacrifice for success?
3. Is it easy for people to succeed in the national test in your country?
4. Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?
5. Which family businesses do you know?
6. How do you think of family businesses?

14. Describe a person who has interesting ideas and opinions

You should say
Who this person is
How you know this person
What interesting ideas/opinions he/she
And explain you think why his/her ideas are interesting

Part 3:
1. When do you think children start to have their own opinions?
2. Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of setting rules for children?
4. Who are smart children likely to be influenced by?
5. How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?
6. Are there only old ideas from books or previous writers?

15. Describe a sportsperson from your country who did well in a sports event
You should say
Who he/she is
What you know about him/her
What he/she is like in real life
What achievement he/she has made
And explain why you admire him/her
Part 3
1. Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
2. What qualities make an athlete?
3. Is talent important in sports?
4. Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
5. What is the most popular sport in your country?

16. Describe a person you study or work with who is successful in his/her life
You should say
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What makes him/her successful
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3
1. Do you think a successful person can be popular at the same time?
2. Which one is more important? Being popular or having good grades?
3. Do you think students who do well in academic study will be become successful later in life?
4. What do people need to sacrifice in order to be successful?

17. Describe a person you know who likes to help others (or, who often helps others).
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know them (= him or her)
When you knew or when you first met this person
Where this person lives
What kind of person he or she is
And explain why this person (likes to help) helps others.

Part 3
Do people in your country like helping others?
How can children help their parents at home?
Why do some people not like to help others?
What are some examples of jobs where people help others a lot?
What personal qualities do these 'helpers' need to have, compared to average people? * Community Spirit
What are some ways that neighbors can help each other?
Why do some people to volunteer work all over the world?
Do you think community spirit has increased (or improved) compared to years ago, or has it decreased?
What (kinds of) people in society need special help (at times)?
Who should help these people?
What kinds of people are best suited to working as volunteers?
18. Describe a person who just moved into your community and brought positive influence (Describe a
person who has just moved to his/her new accomodation)
You should say:
Who this person is
When and where this person moved to your community
How you know this person
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3:
1. Why do some young people keep moving?
2. What skills do young people need to live with a dog?
3. What do you think about living alone and living with others?
4. What skills do you think young people need to learn in order to live independently?
5. How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?

OBJECTS
19. Describe a programme that you enjoyed very much (e.g. on TV or the internet)
You should say:
What the programme was about
Where you watched this programme
Who you watched it with
And explain why you enjoyed this programme so much

Part 3
1. What programs do people like to watch in your country?
2. Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?
3. What's the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos than visiting zoos?
4. (agree/disagree) game shows and chat shows are a waste of time

20. Describe a photo you took that you are proud of

You should say:
When you took it
Where you took it
What is in this photo
And explain why you are proud of it

Part 3
1. Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
2. What can people learn from historical photographs?
3. Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
4. Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?

21. Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again
You should say:
What it was about
Where you watched it
Why you like it
And explain why you would like to watch it again

Part 3
1. Where do people normally watch movies?
2. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
3. Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
4. Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies?

22. Describe an object that you think is beautiful

You should say:
What it is
Where you saw it
What it looks like
And explain why you think it is beautiful

Part 3
1. Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
2. What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
3. Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
4. Why do you think people create beautiful things?

23. Describe something you had to share with others

You should say:
What it was
Who you shared it with
Why you had to share it with others
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1 Do you think kids like to share? Why?
2 How can parents teach their children to share?
3 What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?
4. Is there anything that parents would persuade children to share with others?

24. Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting
You should say:
When you read it
What the story or novel was about
Who wrote it
And explain why you read it

25. Describe an important river/lake in your country

Where it is located
How big/long it is
What it looks like
And explain why it is important

Part 3:
1. Do people like that river in your country?
2. What kind of water sports do you like?
3. Do you think children should learn to swim?
4. How do rivers/lakes affect local tourism?
5. Why people felt relax beside river?

26. Describe an invention which changed the world in a good way

You should say:
What it is
What benefits it has brought
How it influences people of different ages
And explain how it changed people’s lives
Part 3:
1. What it the most helpful innovation at home?
2. What household appliances make us lazy?
3. What kind of invention can be used at school?
4. Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?

27. Describe a traditional product made in your country which you like
You should say:
What the product is?
When did you try this product for the first time?
What it is made of?
And explain how you feel about it?

Part 3:
1. Why do traditional products attract tourists?
2. What different types of traditional products are produced in your country?
3. Why do people like to buy imported products?

28. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy

You should say
What the photo like
When and where you took this photo
How often you watch the photo
And explain why it makes you feel happy
Part 3
1. Do you think it’s important to be a professional photographer?
2. Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?
3. Are equipment important to photography?
4. Do you think being a professional videographer is a good job? Why?
5. Why do some people like to post their photos on social media?

29. Describe an impressive work of art (such as a painting) you saw

You should say
Where did you first see the artist
What the painting is about
Who the painter is
And explain why do you enjoy it?
Part 3
1. What are the differences between painting and drawing?
2. Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?
3. How does building style affect people’s lives?
4. Should children learn to draw?
5. What is the meaning of what they draw? What do they often draw?
6. Should they learn to draw at school? How do young people share art? Do you need an artistic atmosphere at
home?

30. Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful

You should say
Where you can see it
What it shows
Why you think it is useful
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
1. What do you think of online advertising?
2. Are there any great online advertisements?
3. What do people usually buy?
4. Why do buying new things make people happy?
5. Do people watch useless advertising in this day and age?

31. Describe a book that you have read many times.

You should say:
What the book is about
Why you read it
What you learned from this book
And explain why you would like to read it many times.
Part 3:
1. What kind of books do children like to read? Why?
2. What can kids learn from books?
3. Do people prefer to read e-books or printed books in your country?
4. Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?
5. Do you think reading books can make people happier?
6. Do you think e-books will make people read more? Why?

32. Describe an expensive gift that you want to give someone if you save a lot of money
You should say:
What the gift was
Who you gave it to
Why you gave it
And explain whether this person liked the gift or not
Part 3:
1. What do young people like to save money to buy?
2. Is it better to spend money or save money?
3. Should parents give money to children?
4. Should country spend money on education or hospital?
5. Should country spend money on art?
6. Why can’t some people save money?

33. Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about
You should say:
When it was
Why you didn’t like it
Why you decided to watch it
And explain why you felt disappointed about it
Part 3:
1. Do you believe movie reviews?
2. What movies do people like to watch in your country?
3. Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
4. Do you think films with famous actors or actresses are more likely to become successful films?
5. Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?
PLACES
34. Describe a new store/shop that just opened in your area.
You should say:
What shop it is
What it sells (or, what you usually buy there)
When you first started going to this shop (or, how you came to know about this shop)
And explain why you like (to go to) this shop

Part 3:
1. What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
2. Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?
3. Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?
4. What is the difference between a samll shop and a large shop?
5. How important are price and quality in influencing consumer behaviour?
6. Why is cheap fashion so popular?

35. Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit
You should say:
Whose home it is
How often you go there
What it is like
And explain how you feel about the home

Part 3
1. What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and in the countryside?
2. Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
3. What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
4. Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

36. Describe a place you have visited that you would recommend as a good place to live
You should say:
Where it was
How you felt when you were there
And explain why you would love to live there

Part 3
1. If you had a chance to live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
2. What are good qualities of a good place?

37. Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
What people can do there
And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers

Part 3
1. Is it important to take photos while traveling?
2. Can you trust other people’s travel journals on the Internet?
3. What factors affect how people feel about travel?

38. Describe a quiet place you like to go to

You should say:
When you like to go there?
Where it is?
What you usually do there?
And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3:
1. Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?
2. Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
3. Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
4. Which place is quieter, the city or the countryside?
5. What are the negative effects of noise pollution?

39. Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium or something)

You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain how you felt about this place

Part 3
1 Do young people like to do sports?
2. What are the benefits of sports for children?
3. Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
4. What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?

40. Describe a park or a garden in your city

You should say
When you often go there
Where it is
Who you often go there with
And explain what it is like

Part 3
1. Do young people like to go to parks?
2. What do old people like to do in parks?
3. What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
4. Why do some people like planting flowers?

41. Describe a beautiful city that you have visited

You should say
Where the city is
When you went there
Why you went there
And explain why it is beautiful

Part 3
1. What’s the different between big cities and small cities? Why?
2. Why do some people like to visit historical cities?
3. How to protect historical cities? Why?
4. Do you think old buildings should be broken down, and give place for modern buildings?

42. Describe a place far away from your area of living which you would visit in the future
You should say:
Where you would like to go
When you would like to go
Who you want to go with
And explain why you want to visit the place

Part 3:
1. Where do people usually travel on holidays?
2. Why did people like to explore new places to develop the tourism industry?
3. How do students who have taken a gap year differ from other students?
4. What do you think is the most desirable place for people to visit during the holiday?
5. What does tourism have to do with cultural exchange?

43. Describe a place you have been to where there were lots of people
You should say:
Where it is
Who you were with
What people were doing there
And explain why there were lots of people
Part 3:
1. Where do young people like to go?
2. Are people happy living in crowded apartments?
3. Which scenic spots will have queues of people?
4. What are the advantages of living on a higher floor?
5. What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?
6. What do you think of the phenomenon of people queuing in restaurants for more than an hour?

44. Describe an ideal house or apartment where you want to live

You should say:
Where it is
What it looks like
When you want to live there
And explain why you want to live in such place
Part 3:
1. What are the most common architectural styles in Vietnamese cities?
2. What’s the difference between an apartment and a house?
3. What’s the difference between living in the countryside and living in the city?
4. What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the facilities of the house?
5. What difficulties do people have living in the city?
6. What can be done to reduce the stress of the city life?

45. Describe a place in your country that you are interested in

You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
Why you are interested in it
Part 3
1. How can people access travel information?
2. Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?
3. What causes the differences between different regions of your country?
4. Do youngsters like to try new things, or do people of your parents’ age also like to try new things?
5. Is a great tourist destination also a good place to live?
6. Why do people go to live in small towns and think that they are more interesting than the big cities?
EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES
45. Describe a difficult decision you made that had a very good result
You should say:
What decision it was
What difficulties you faced how you made the decision
How often do you make difficult decision?
And explain why it was a difficult decision.

Part 3:
1. What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
2. Which is easier making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group discussion?
3. Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?
4. Do Vietnamese children have difficulties at school?
5. What are the causes of having too many difficulties?
6. What are advantages of having a hard time?

46. Describe a time when someone asked you for your opinion
You should say:
When she/he asked you
How she/he felt while listening to your opinion
And explain why she/he needed your opinion

Part 3
1. Have you ever asked someone for his/her opinion?
2. Why do some people react impolitely when listening to someone’s story?

47. Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently

You should say:
What the activity is
Who invited you to participate in it
Whether you asked for help in the activity
And explain what change you had in the activity

Part 3
1. What outdoor activities are popular in VietNam?
2. What are the differences between after-class activities done by middle and older children?
3. Do you think it's better for people to change jobs when there are new chances?
4. Should young people try as many new activities as possible?
49. Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on a beach etc.)
You should say:
Where and when you saw the plastic waste
Why there were a lot of plastic waste
What you did after you saw them
And explain what your throughts were about this

Part 3
1. Do you think we should use plastic products?
2. How can we reduce our use of plastic?
3. What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
4. Why do people like to use plastic products?

50. Describe a time when you needed to search for information

You should say:
What information you needed to search for
When you searched for it
Where you searched for it
And explain why you needed to search for it

Part 3
1. How can people search for information now?
2. What information can people get from television?
3. With the development of the Internet, is the library still important?
4. Does the development of the Internet have any impact on some disadvantaged people?

51. Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment

You should say:
What the appointment was for
Who you made it with
Why you forgot it
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3
1. How do people who are busy remember things they need to do?
2. Do you think people should remember family history?
3. What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of thing?

52. Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult
You should say:
What you succeeded in
When you succeeded
Who helped you do it
And how you felt when you succeeded

Part 3
1. Is it easy to become a successful person?
2. Would you do charity when you succeed?
3. Is there a lot of competition with others trying to achieve the same goals?

53. Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something

You should say:
When it happened
Who you were with
What you were waiting for
And explain how you felt about the decision

Part 3
1. Do people in your country like to take public transportation?
2. Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
3. Is being patient good for people? Why?
4. Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?

54. Describe a time when you helped a child

You should say:
When it was
Why you helped him/her
How you helped him/her
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
1. Do you often help kids? How?
2. Do you think people will do a lot of volunteering to help their neighbors?
3. Who benefit more from the volunteer services, the volunteers or the people helped?
4. What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?

55. Describe an occasion when you lost something in a public place

You should say: What you lost
How you lost it
Where you lost it
And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:
1. What kinds of things do people usually lose?
2. What do people often do when losing things?
3. Is it an effective way to use rewards to find lost things?
4. What kinds of people may lose things often?

56. Describe a time when you used your mobile phone for something important
You should say:
When you use it
How you use it
What you use it for
And explain how you felt when you use your mobile phone for something

Part 3:
1. What do people generally do with their mobile phones?
2. Is it good to call late in public?
3. Is calling the most important function of a mobile phone?

57. Describe a time when you were very busy

You should say:
When it happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy

Part 3:
1. Do you like to be always busy?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
3. Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
4. What kind of pressure people may experience at work?

58. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer
You should say
What the problem is?
When and where does it happen?
And explain how you solved the problem?
Part 3
1. What do people use computers for?
2. Should students be allowed to use computers at school?
3. What do you think of people who are addicted to playing computers?
4. Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?
5. Why do people often have problems when using new products?

59. Describe a time when you gave good advice to someone

You should say:
When it was
To whom you gave the advice
What the advice was
And explain why you gave the advice

Part 3
1. Do you think parents should give their children advice?
2. Should teachers give students advice?
3. Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends’ advice?
4. How to give young people and old people advice?
5. What are the areas in which people are more or less willing to accept advice?
6. Have you ever received any advice from professional people, like a doctor, a lawyer or a teacher?

60. Describe a time you received bad service in restaurants/shops

You should say
When it happened
Why you went there
What happened in the restaurants/shops
And explain why you thin their service was bad

Part 3
1. What kinds of services are bad services?
2. Why do some people choose to remain silent when they receive bad services?
3. Who should be responsible for bad services?
4. As a boss, what would you do to prevent bad services?
5. Do you think services are better now than in the past?

61. Describe a time when you spend time with a child

You should say
Who the child is
How you know him/her
Why you spent time with him/her
And explain what you did when you were together

Part 3:
1. Do you think children should have a lot of toys?
2. Where do children usually play?
3. Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow, whether at school or at home?
4. Do you think it’s necessary for parents to make decisions for their children?
5. Do you think it is good for parents to help their children choose friends?

62. Describe an occasion when you got lost

You should say:
Where you were
What happened
How you felt
And explain how you found your way

Part 3:
1. How can people find their way when they are lost?
2. Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
3. Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
4. Is a paper map still necessary?
5. Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
6. Do young people are better reading maps than old people?

63. Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding)
You should say:
When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. Why do people rarely use cash now?
2. Why do restaurants and shopping centres give free gifts?
3. Can the excess of free gifts have the negative impact too?

64. Describe a time when you succeeded in doing something that was difficult
You should say:
What you succeeded in
When you succeeded
Who helped you do it
And how you felt when you succeeded

Part 3
1. Is it easy to become a successful person?
2. Would you do charity when you succeed?
3. Is there a lot of competition with others trying to achieve the same goals?

65. Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed

You should say:
What it was about
When you had it
What the teacher did
And why you enjoyed the lesson

Part 3
1. Why do people learn foreign languages?
2. What makes a good foreign language teacher?
3. Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign languages?
4. Is it interesting to be a foreign language teacher? Why?

66. Describe a change you made in your daily life that saved you a lot of time
You should say:
What the change was
When it happened
How it happened
And explain why it saved you a lot of time

Part 3
1. What can people do to save time?
2. Does technology help people save time? How and Why?
3. Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
4. Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?

67. Describe a situation when you had to spend a long time in traffic jam
You should say:
When it was
Where you were going
How long you had to wait
And explain how you felt about this
Part 3:
1. Which vehicles are more likely to be in a traffic jam, cars or buses?
2. If you were in a traffic jam, would you prefer to be in a car or a bus?
3. What do you think of people who always drive their car, even when they could just as easily use public
transportation?
4. Do you feel that traffic congestion in your hometown is better, or worse than it used to be?
5. Do you think only the government has the power to manage the problem of traffic jams?

68. Describe something you do that you think is important for keeping fit and healthy
You should say:
What you do
How often you do it
Where you do it
And explain how you think this activity helps you stay healthy or fit.

Part 3
1. How do people generally stay healthy in your country?
2. How can parents guide their children to build health?
3. Do you think it is the best for students to exercises several time a week?
4. What do old people in your country do to keep fit?
5. What kinds of sports are popular in VietNam?
6. Do you think young people should play dangerous sports?
7. What else people can do to keep fit besides sports?

69. Describe a special day out which didn’t cost very much
You should say:
When was the day
Where you went
How much you spent
And explain how you feel about the day

Part 3
1. What do you think will matter on a day out (weather, people, etc)?
2. Different between going out with your friend and going alone?
3. Is money a matter of the day out?
4. Do you think technology impacts the decision to have outdoor activities?
70. Describe an important event in your life that you celebrated

You should say:

What the event was
When it happened
Who attended the event
And explain how you feel about the event

Part 3
1. Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?
2. What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
3. Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?
4. Do people often celebrate festivals with families?

71. Describe something that surprised you and made you happy.
You should say:
When it was
Who/ what surprised you
Where you were then
And explain why this surprise made you happy.

Part 3:
1. How do people express happiness in your culture?
2. Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
3. How can people be happy?
4. Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?

72. Describe a competition (e.g. music, cooking, sport) you would like to take part in
You should say:
What the competition is about
Where the competition will take place
When it will be held
And explain why you would like to take part in

Part 3:
1. What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?
2. Why are competition shows popular?
3. What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
4. Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with others in companies?
73. Describe something you do that can help you to concentrate in work or study
You should say:
What it is
How often you do it
When you start doing it
And explain how it helps you concentrate

Part 3:
1. Is it important for children to learn how to concentrate?
2. What can employers do to help employees concentrate?
3. What kinds of jobs require higher concentration at work?
4. Have you ever felt difficult to concentrate?
5. What kinds of distractions are bothering you in your life?

74. Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college)

You should say:
What it is
When you learned its
How you learned it
And explain why it was important

Part 3
1. What can children learn from parents?
2. Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
3. Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
4. How can people learn new things?

75. Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store

You should say:
When it happened
What you bought
What problems you had while shopping online
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. What kind of service do you think is good?
2. What are the differences between shopping online and in stores?
3. What problems do customers ofter have while shopping?
4. What do you think customers should do when there are problems with the products they bought online?
76. Describe a job you think interests people
You should say:
What it is
When you started concerning about this job
How you can find this job
And explain why it is an interesting job

Part 3:
1. What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?
2. What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
3. Which jobs have the highest salaries?
4. When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future careers?
5. Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?
6. Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer career advice to students?

77. Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work

You should say
What the rule is
If the people break this rule, what will happen
Why do you think this is an important rule?

Part 3
1. What rules should children abide by at home in your country?
2. What rules can be for given for children breaking at home?
3. What rules should people obey in public transportation?

78. Describe an activity that made you feel tired

You should say
When it happened
Where it took place
What the activity was
And explain why it made you feel tired

Part 3
1. Does studying and learning make people tired today?
2. When do people usually feel tired?
3. What do you think about striving for learning and striving for sports?
4. Do people have fewer holidays now than in the past?
5. What are the differences between feeling tired after sutyding and after exercising?
6. How can people solve the problem of old people easily getting tired?
79. Describe a party that you enjoyed
You should say
When you went to the party
Where the party was held
What kind of party it was
And explain why you enjoyed this party

Part 3
1. Why do people like parties?
2. Why do some people not like going to the parties?
3. Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
4. What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour’s party?
5. What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public spaces?

80. Describe an occasion when you received incorrect information

You should say:
When you got it
How you got it
How you found it was incorrect?
And explain how you felt about it?

Part 3:
1. Why do some people not trust information on the internet?
2. What jobs provide information to others?
3. What’s the difference between email and phone in terms of providing information?
4. Which do you think is the better way to provide information, by phone or by email?
5. How do people determine the accuracy of information?
6. How do people make sure they’re getting the right information?

81. Describe a science subject that you are interested in (Biology, Robotics,etc.)
You should say
Which subject it is?
How and where did you know this subject?
How do you usually get information about this subject?
And explain why you are interested in this subject
Part 3
1. Did you ever tell anybody that you are interested in this subject?
2. Some children don't like study science subjects in school, why?
3. Is it important to study science in school?
4. Which science subject is the most important for children to study?
5. Should people continue to study science after graduation?
6. What channels do you use to learn about scientific research news?

82. Describe a difficult task that you campleted at work/study that you felt proud of
You should say
What the task was
How you completed it
Why the task was difficult
Why you were proud of the completion of the task

Part 3
1. What are the things that make people feel proud of?
2. Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task?

83. Describe a historical period you are interested in

You should say
When is the historical stage you want to go back to
What is it, and why?
And explain why you find it interesting

Part 3
1. Is history important?
2. Should students learn to go to museums?
3. What techniques are used in museums?
4. Who would show more interest in history, young people or elder people?
5. Should young people learn history?

84. Describe a happy experience in your childhood that you remember well
You should say:
What happened
When and where it happened
Who you were with
And explain why it was a happy experience

Part 3
1. Why do you think some people have a better memory than others?
2. What kinds of things do people need to remember nowadays?
3. What do you think we shoudn’t forget?
4. What can people do to improve their memory?
5. Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?
6. What is your earliest memory that you can still remember now?
85. Describe an exciting adventure you would like to take in future
You should say:
Where you would like to go to
Who you would like to go with
How the adventure is
And explain why it is a great adventure

Part 3:
1. Who likes to read adventure books?
2. What kind of personality should a person have to experience a lot og adventure?
3. Will experiencing adventures broaden people’s horizons?
4. Why do some people like to read adventure books rather than take an advanture?
5. Who doesn’t like to take adventures?
6. Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?

86. Describe a traditional celebration (a festival or ceremony) in your country that you enjoy
You should say
What is the name of the traditional holiday
Whom do you celebrate it with
What do you do in the holiday
And explain why you enjoy that holiday

Part 3:
1. Is it important for children to learn about traditional festivals at school?
2. What is another important holiday in your country beside Tet?
3. Does globalization make other country more interested in one country's culture?
4. Are traditional festivals disappearing?
5. Do you think food and music are important for celebrations?
6. Do you think that traditional festivals are different compared to the past?

87. Describe the game you enjoyed playing when you were younger
You should say
What the game was
Where you played it
Who you played it with
And explain why you enjoyed playing the game

Part 3
1. What games do kids like to play now?
2. Do boys and girls play different games?
3. Are outdoor sports important for kids?
4. Why do people play different games now than before?
5. Is winning important in games?
6. Which is better, individual games or team-based games?

88. Describe a long car trip (or journey) you went on

You should say:
Where you went
What you did
Who you had the car journey with
And explain how you felt about the trip or journey

Part 3:
1. What benefits does public transport bring to the world?
2. Is it too late for people to get a driver’s license at the age of 18?
3. What qualities does a driver need to have?
4. Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport?
5. Which jobs require people to be good at driving?
6. Do you see driverless cars as the future of cars?

89. Describe a talk you gave to a group of people

You should say
Who you gave the talk to
What the talk was about
Why you gave the talk
And explain how you felt about the talk

Part 3:
1. What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
2. Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
3. What qualities does a person need to have to be a good communicator?
4. What qualities do people need to speak in public?
5. What kinds of people often give speeches?
6. How important is it to be a good listener when communicating?

90. Describe a sport that you enjoy watching

You should say:
What is it
Where you watch
Who you watch with
And explain why you enjoy watching
Part 3:
1. What kinds of sports are popular in your country?
2. Why do people like playing chess?
3. What kinds of sports that children play in your country?
4. Are sports that for children competitive?
5. Why people don't like to play sports?
6. Should people be encouraged to play sports?

90. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future.
You should say:
What it is
Where you would like to try it
Whether it is difficult
And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3:
1. Do you think it is good to teach swimming in schools?
2. What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
3. Why do people like to live near water?
4. What are the advantages of water transportation?
5. What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
6. What do you think of the people who waste water?

91. Describe a positive change that you made in your life

You should say:
What it is
Why you did it
Who you did it with
And explain how you feel about the change

Part 3
1. Is it easier for young people to change?
2. Is it easy for old people to change?
3. How can people change their daily routine if they want to?
4. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?

92. Describe a disagreement you had with someone

You should say:
Who you had the disagreement with
What the disagreement was
What happened
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
What would you do if you disagree with someone?
How do we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher? What disagreements do parents and children
usually have?